## **Reports and Financial Statements**
For the period ended 31st December 2025
## **Ahava Global**
## **Ahava Global**
## **Contents**
||Page|
|---|---|
|Charity information|1|
|Trustees' report|2 - 6|
|Independent Examiner's report|7|
|Statement of financial activities|8|
|Balance Sheet|9|
|Notes to the financial statements|10|
|Detailed income and expenditure|11|
## **Ahava Global**
## **Charity information**
|**Registered charity number**|1203966|
|---|---|
|**Trustees**|Kevin Gonsalves|
||Althea Geraldine Agnelo D Souza|
||Lorna Rhiann Lawrence|
|**Principal Office**|32 Craylands Square|
||Swanscombe|
||Kent|
||DA10 0LW|
|**Independent examiner**|Dominic Wray|
|**Bankers**|HSBC UK Bank plc|
||1 Centenary Square|
||Birmingham|
||B1 1HQ|
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## **Ahava Global**
## **Trustees' report**
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2025.
## **1. Reference and Administrative details**
## **Legal and administrative information**
The charity, Ahava Global is registered CIO with the Charity Commission under number 1203966 registered on 13th July 2023. The charity operates from 32 Craylands Square, Swanscombe, DA10 0LW. The charity’s bankers are HSBC Business Banking, and the accounts are managed monthly by Accounts and Legal Consultants Ltd., A and L Suites 1-3, Hop Exchange, 24 Southwark Street, London, SE11 1TY. The CIO is a member of Churches in Communities International.
## **Trustees**
## **The trustees who served during the year and at the date of approval of this report were:**
Kevin Gonsalves
Althea Geraldine Agnelo D Souza
Lorna Rhiann Lawrence
The trustees serve on a voluntary basis as pastors and worship leader to the church and do not hold any full-time employment with the charity.
## **2. Structure, Governance and Management**
## **Statement of trustees' responsibilities**
Charity law in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position at the balance sheet date, and of its income and expenditure for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- l Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- l Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- l Comply with applicable accounting standards subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
- l Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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## **Ahava Global**
## **Trustees' report (continued)**
## **Organisation Structure**
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity at any time, and for ensuring compliance with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets and for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud or other irregularities.
Two of the trustees additionally serve as the senior pastors of the church. They were ordained in 2020 under the Evangelical Christian Church of England and continue to receive mentoring, accountability, and pastoral guidance from church leaders both in the UK and abroad. The third trustee serves as the worship leader within the leadership team of the church.
## **Decision Making**
Trustee meetings are held either in person or via online calls. Agenda items are discussed openly, and decisions are made when all three trustees are in agreement.
## **New Trustees**
The board has verbally appointed a fourth trustee and will be adding the individual to the board of trustees in the coming year. This individual will be expected to align with the mission of the charity, share its vision and values, and provide pastoral, safeguarding and practical support to strengthen the charity’s governance.
## **Risk management policy**
The trustees recognise that the charity faces both financial and reputational risks. Our priority remains to ensure accountability, transparency, and sound stewardship in all areas of our operations, so that the charity may continue to function effectively and faithfully in pursuit of its objectives.
## **3. Objectives and Activities**
During the year, the principal objective of Ahava Global was to advance the Christian faith by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This was carried out through in-person meetings in Swanscombe and the surrounding areas, as well as online gatherings via Zoom.
Our key goals included:
1. Holding weekly meetings at the community centre as a time of worship, prayer, and fellowship, while also responding to the needs of members.
2. Encouraging deeper understanding of the Bible through the use of educational materials and training, with the aim of equipping the church in different areas of ministry.
3. Travelling across nations locally and internationally to preach the gospel to the lost and to reach the needy.
4. Providing grants to organisations with purposes aligned to those of Ahava Global and holding accountability meetings with CiC.
## **Strategies for achieving the objectives**
To achieve these objectives, the trustees met monthly, either in person or via Zoom, to prayerfully consider next steps for the ministry. The third trustee supports the leadership team as a worship leader. Activities were funded for subscriptions and general
expenses where available through tithes and offerings exclusively which is voluntarily to those attending the church. Currently, members are signed to other christian organisation that are providing mentoring support in stewarding the gifting and call for the ministry. Membership fees are not required in line with the governing document of the charity.
## **Mission Statement**
Reaching a harvest for Jesus Christ.
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**Trustees' report (continued)**
## **Ahava Global**
## **4. Plans for Future Periods**
Looking ahead, Ahava Global will continue meeting in homes for prayer and worship, with our primary focus remaining on soul-winning. We plan to partner with ministries across the UK and globally to
support a harvest of souls. Specific plans include hosting worship nights for family once a month from September 2026 onwards, travelling to Geneva for Group Nation meeting and participating in a crusade in Sri Lanka scheduled for 2027. A key priority will also be to spend more time among young people, pouring into them through prayer, mentoring, and Bible study.
To strengthen accountability and growth, we intend to partner monthly with ministries such as Prayer Storm, Jesus Image, and Destiny Encounters, whose vision aligns with ours. These partnerships will allow us to be mentored, to grow in the Word, and to learn from established leaders.
We have also partnered with My Church Windsor and Matt Gilman for Mentorship in the Prophetic. Financially, we will continue to receive donations and tithes, while maintaining that no compulsory membership fees are required, as agreed in our governing document.
In the coming year, we also aim to identify senior leaders who can mentor and support us in areas such as marriage, church leadership, family life, and ministry, complementing our existing membership with Churches in Communities International. Finally, we plan to bring a fourth member onto the board of trustees and will be seeking prayerful guidance and agreement from the current trustees on the best way forward.
## **5. Achievements and Performance**
This has been an exciting and transformative year for Ahava Global, marked by significant opportunities for growth, ministry, and spiritual development. Following our previous mission trip and partnerships with local churches, God opened a new door for one of our senior pastors to minister in Texas at the Burning Bush Encounter Tent Revival. During this gathering, the pastor was also commissioned as a Prophet to the Nations, marking an important milestone in the ministry's journey. Our worship leader also sensed a calling to grow in deeper worship ministry and began training in Throne Room Worship under the mentorship of Matt Gilman. As a church, we prayerfully discerned the importance of coming under broader prophetic accountability. As a result, Ahava Global is now under the prophetic mentorship of Rob Cates, providing guidance, wisdom, and accountability as we continue to develop in this area of ministry. We were also honoured to attend and support the commissioning service of a fellow pastor in Manchester, strengthening relationships within the wider Body of Christ. Throughout the year, our leadership and congregation were greatly encouraged and equipped through conferences and revival gatherings, including Tent Revival at Peterbourough led by Evangelist Daniel Chand and Prayer Storm – Battle for Britain at Manchester. These events deepened our passion for prayer, evangelism, revival, and unity within the Church and Prayer Storm – Battle for Britain at Manchester. These events deepened our passion for prayer, evangelism, revival, and unity within the Church. After a season of prayer, discernment, and fellowship, the leadership made the difficult but peaceful decision to conclude our partnership with the church we had previously been working alongside due to differences in doctrinal beliefs and ministry direction. We remain grateful for the season of fellowship shared and continue to pray for God's blessing upon them. We remain grateful for the season of fellowship shared and continue to pray for God's blessing upon them. Within our own church community, we relaunched our Sunday home gatherings, where members meet regularly for worship, prayer, Bible fellowship, and a shared meal. These gatherings have strengthened relationships and created opportunities for deeper discipleship. We have also been privileged to visit members in their homes to provide pastoral care, prayer, encouragement, and fellowship, helping to nurture and support our church family throughout the year.
## **6. Public Benefit**
The trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that Ahava Global continues to operate for the benefit of the public.
Throughout the year, the charity has advanced the Christian faith by providing opportunities for public worship, prayer, teaching, pastoral support, and community fellowship. Our activities, including home gatherings, ministry events, conferences, outreach, and prayer visits, have been open to all who wish to participate, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. Through these activities, Ahava Global seeks to strengthen individuals spiritually, 'encourage community cohesion, provide pastoral care, and promote values of compassion, hope, generosity, and service for the benefit of the wider community.
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## **Ahava Global**
## **Trustees' report (continued)**
## **7. Financial Review**
## **Financial reports**
With this report is a full set of accounts which have been independently examined.
## **Description of funds and their uses**
## _General funds_
General funds represent the main source of income for the church and are used to support the day-today running of the CIO, including general expenses, subscriptions, and mission-related costs. As there are currently no payroll commitments, all income is directed towards sustaining the charity’s regular operations. The CIO’s funding relies entirely on the voluntary giving of church members through tithes and donations. Rather than engaging in fundraising activities, the charity encourages giving by teaching regularly on the principles of tithing and offerings, a practice which will continue.
## **Expenditure**
The majority of the charity’s expenditure relates to legal fees, subscriptions, and partnerships with other ministries. Additional costs include hospitality, such as providing teas and lunches, along with general administrative expenses including stationery.
## **Reserve and Investment policy**
At present, the CIO does not hold a reserves or investment policy, as it remains a small organisation. The trustees intend to establish such a policy in the future as the charity grows and becomes more financially stable.
## **Grant making policy**
Grant-making forms a small but meaningful part of the charity’s work, both in the UK and in overseas missions. This includes occasional support for benevolent needs within the church community, always with the aim of furthering the vision of preaching the gospel to the nations. Each request is carefully considered and approved collectively by the trustees, ensuring that grants align with the mission and partnership priorities of the charity.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by
Althea Geraldine Agnelo D Souza
_A.Dsouza_ Date 7/15/2026
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## **Ahava Global Trustees' report (continued)**
## **Risk Register**
|**Risk Area**|**Description of Risk**|**Likelihood **|**Impact **|**Mitigation/Controls**|**Responsible**
**Trustee(s)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Financial|Reliance on voluntary
giving (tithes/donations)
with no fixed income or
reserves.|Medium|High|Teach regularly on giving;
maintain transparency in
finances; explore future
reserves policy.|Trustees|
|Governance|Small trustee board
(currently 3 trustees);
lack of wider expertise.|Medium|Medium|We have currently sought
a 4th Trustee and are
waiting to confirm
appointment. We will also
continue to seek external
mentoring/accountability.|All Trustees|
|Reputational|Risk of damage to
reputation if financial or
pastoral accountability
is lacking.|Low|High|Maintain external
mentoring links (e.g.
Prayer Storm, Jesus
Image); clear
accountability structure.|All Trustees|
|Compliance|Failure to comply with
Charity Commission or
CIO regulations (e.g.
record keeping).|Low|High|Trustees meet monthly;
proper record keeping;
finance and governance
decisions documented.|Trustees|
|Operational|Limited capacity due to
small team; difficulty
sustaining activities.|Medium|Medium|Collaborate with local
churches; partner with
global ministries;
encourage volunteer
engagement.|Senior Pastors|
|Safeguarding|Working with young
people without formal
safeguarding policy in
place.|Medium|High|Develop safeguarding
policy; ensure DBS
checks and training for
those involved in youth
work.|Trustees|
|Mission
Delivery|Dependence on
partnerships (churches,
schools, overseas
missions) may cause
delays.|Medium|Medium|Build strong agreements
with partners; diversify
collaborations to spread
risk.|Senior Pastors|
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## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Ahava Global**
I report on the accounts of Ahava Global for the period ended 31st December 2025 which are set out on pages 8 to 11.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with _the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”)._
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- l the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or l the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- l the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
7/15/2026
Dominic Wray
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## **Ahava Global**
## **Statement of financial activities For the period ended 31st December 2025**
|Notes
**Incoming resources**
Donations and tithes
Other incoming resources
Total incoming resources
**2**
**Resources expended**
Direct Costs
**3**
Administrative costs
**4**
Total resources expended
**Net incoming resources**|Unrestricted
funds
£
3,026
-
3,026
202
5,282
5,484
(2,458)|Total funds
2025
£
3,026
-|
|---|---|---|
|||3,026
202
5,282|
|||5,484|
|||(2,458)|
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## **Ahava Global**
## **Balance sheet at 31st December 2025**
||2025|2025|
|---|---|---|
||£|£|
|**Current Assets**|||
|Cash at bank and in hand|22,709||
|Other debtors|2,715||
|**Total current assets**|25,424||
|**Creditors : Amounts falling due**|||
|**within one year**|-||
|**Net current assets**||25,424|
|**Net current assets less current liabilities**||25,424|
|**Creditors : Amounts falling due**|||
|**after one year**|||
|Loan from Trustee – Althea||(312)|
|**Total assets less liabilities**||25,112|
|**Reserves**|||
|Unrestricted income funds||25,112|
|||25,112|
|Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:|||
|Althea Geraldine Agnelo D Souza|||
|_A.Dsouza_|Date|7/15/2026|
|Trustee|||
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## **Ahava Global**
## **Notes to the financial statements For the period ended 31st December 2025**
## **1 Accounting policies**
## **1.1 Basis of accounting**
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard FRS102
## **1.2 Income**
Donations and tithes are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities on a receipts basis.
## **1.3 Expenditure**
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
- **2 Income**
Income comprises donations, tithes, and marriage ceremony fees.
## **3 Expenditure**
Expenditure includes admin costs such as accountancy, bank fees, and rent.
## **4 Staff costs**
The charity has no employees.
## **5 Fixed assets**
The charity does not own any tangible fixed assets.
## **6 Funds**
All funds are unrestricted.
## **7 Related parties**
No related party transactions during the period.
## **8 Post balance sheet events**
There are no post balance sheet events to report.
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## **Ahava Global**
## **Detailed income and expenditure account For the period ended 31st December 2025**
|**Income**
Donations
Tithes
Marriage Ceremony Fees
**Direct Costs**
Direct Expenses
**Administrative expenses**
Audit & Accountancy Fees
Bank Fees
Copyright License Fees
IT Software And Consumables
Staff Training
Subscriptions
Use of Home
Surplus/(Deficit) for the period|**2025**
**£**
-
3,026
-|
|---|---|
||3,026|
||202|
||202|
||1,944
55
229
112
59
2,571
312|
||5,282|
||(2,458)|
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